Strategic Sourcing Manager

The Strategic Sourcing Manager optimizes the organization's supply chain, reduces costs, and manages vendor relationships by looking at long-term business goals.Core ResponsibilitiesStrategy Development: Design and implement comprehensive category or company-wide sourcing plans that align with broader business goals.Market & Data Analysis: Analyze market trends, commodity pricing, supply risks, and spending data to find cost-saving or efficiency opportunities.Supplier Management: Lead Request for Proposals (RFPs), negotiate long-term contracts, and build relationships with key vendors.Risk & Quality Control: Assess and mitigate supply chain disruptions, compliance issues, and quality risks.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with teams like finance, legal, operations, and IT to ensure procurement needs match department budgets and rules.Continuous Improvement: Track supplier performance using Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and refine processes over time.Requirements:Bachelors degree, masters preferred5+ years of related experienceStrong communication skills